Partner In Crime Novels & Stories

His untouchable criminal record was clearly a result of a bribery to some judge because he definitely was not the saint he was presented to be. His club smelled cocaine and his bars screamed illegal alcohol trade. There was not even one cop around the perimeter of the club which meant that he had one of his own in the force. That's where I needed to start. I have to learn more about him. I can't afford him dragging my name and dignity through the mad over some sexual tension. Then a notification reached my ear. He had booked an appointment for Friday. Missed me already Mr. Valentine.

he responded. “A cross tattoo?”.. I muttered in a questioning tone. I didn't even know if I'd noticed it too. “Yes, does that ring a bell?” “No, it doesn't”I replied slowly, trying to remember if I'd noticed anything suspicious in the video too.. Someone just had to be suspicious! “I'm sure the criminal is one of his business partners or team members” he proclaimed and I reverted my gaze to him, seeing him nod in affirmation to that. “I sincerely have no one in mind" I replied

I cried until my tears ran dry and accepted the system’s offer to bind me to the Perfect Partner System. In the past, when we argued, Spencer said I was too jealous, immature, and not independent enough. I was not respectable and definitely not the sort of “Mrs. Greene” he wanted. After I was bound to the system, I prioritized him every time and ensured he was always satisfied. So, on the TV screen, I smiled calmly, raised my hand, and hushed them. Then, I accepted one of the microphones and smiled at the cameras. “Spencer and Ms. Xander are only business partners.

Eric places the pistol on the table and takes the pen drives, he takes a glimpse at Aiden who stands. "Question me with evidence," Aiden walks to the side in front of Blake, she stands in front of Eric and looks up at him "And yeah," she snorts "I'm a monster like you but the only difference is that I get rid of scumbags and you are one of them."

"And if anyone thinks they can fuck with me, they better say goodbye to their miserable life." The men nodded in silence. They knew that Alejandro Moretti was not just a business partner. He was a predator. And they, despite their power, also knew that in the jungle of crime, Moretti was the biggest lion of them all. Partnering with him was a dangerous game. And at the same time, the most lucrative one.

The victims are either involved with the drug cartel or some form of a black market deal gone south. "Who's bad side did you find yourself on?" I muttered to myself. The rushed scuffing of the shoes of my partner sounded behind me. "What we got?" Sullivan asked as she entered the crime scene. I stood up, peeling off my latex gloves and pulling out my notebook.

It was a cartel meeting, a gathering of individuals involved in organized crime. Brenda’s heart pounded in her chest as she listened to the dark conversations that unfolded around her—the trade of drugs, arms dealing, and even sex trafficking. She couldn’t believe what she was hearing, her world turned upside down. Trying to steady her trembling nerves, Brenda turned to Damien, seeking solace amidst the chaos. He placed a comforting hand on her shoulder, his eyes reflecting a mix of concern and regret. He comforted her as the meeting went on and even after, he tried to talk to her. He told her that it was just business and that he can’t even do anything to stop it even if he wanted to. Brend

Violet’s POV The room went silent after I gave my answer. "Alright, we have a deal," I said. Conrad — no, Damon — leaned back in his chair, his eyes on me. Something flickered in his gaze. Triumph? Relief maybe? Or maybe regret? I couldn’t tell. But what I did know was that I had just agreed to partner with my kidnapper... to destroy the man I once called husband. He nodded once, slowly. “Good. Then let’s get started.”

Yet, she was back now in this life. Amelia felt her heart thumping with fear. Had they signed a contract with this partner, and if Christopher and Nicole hadn't snatched it away from them, the consequences would have been dire. "How did that happen?" Amelia asked. "The partner was fine at the start, but its boss went down the wrong path and was found guilty of accepting bribes and colluding with others," Jasper said. "Did it only happen recently?" Jasper nodded. Amelia took a deep breath, remembering what Christopher said.

- He said. – And being in the name of public health. - He said. – And commitment to safety. - He said. - So that I, as well as my newest partners and allies are like all of you facing losses with theft of chemical and pharmaceutical products. - It said. “And besides, there's been unprecedented crime and death. - He said. Again, there, when everyone heard a partner clear his throat, was a tall man in a crimson suit. - He said. - I fully agrees. - He said.